The Trade Desk Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth

Trade Desk ( (TTD) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Trade Desk presented to its investors.

The Trade Desk, Inc. is a technology company that provides a global platform for buyers of advertising, enabling them to create, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across various formats and devices. The company operates in the digital advertising sector and is known for its focus on data-driven media buying on the open internet.

In its first quarter of 2025, The Trade Desk reported a significant revenue increase of 25% year-over-year, reaching $616 million. This growth is attributed to strategic upgrades implemented in the previous quarter, which have started to yield positive results. The company continues to emphasize its commitment to providing transparent and data-driven solutions for marketers.

Key financial highlights from the quarter include a net income of $51 million, up from $32 million in the same period last year, and an adjusted EBITDA of $208 million, reflecting a margin of 34%. The Trade Desk also maintained a strong customer retention rate of over 95% and announced the appointment of Vivek Kundra as Chief Operating Officer, bringing extensive experience from high-growth software organizations.

The company continues to support industry-wide initiatives like Unified ID 2.0, aimed at enhancing user privacy while maintaining the value of relevant advertising. Additionally, The Trade Desk’s OpenPath initiative is gaining traction, with major publishers like Warner Bros. Discovery and The Guardian integrating the platform to streamline ad sales and improve transparency.

Looking ahead, The Trade Desk is optimistic about its growth prospects, with a revenue outlook of at least $682 million for the second quarter of 2025. The company remains focused on expanding its leadership in data-driven advertising and delivering value to its clients through innovative solutions.